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Reptiles

Reptiles have dry scaly skin that slows water loss. Therefore, they can live away from open water. Reptile eggs, like bird eggs, have protective outer coverings that prevent the embryos from drying out and enables them to develop outside of water.

rattle snake

TURTLE

LIZARD

SKINK

SNAKE
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TURTLES

Snapping Turtle
Photo Credit: Dave Showalter, All Rights Reserved

Common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina serpentina)

Western painted turtle (Chrysemys picta bellii)

Spiny softshell (Trionyx spiniferus)

Last Updated: 3/24/09


Amphibians

Leopard Frog

SALAMANDER

TOAD

FROG

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